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10 feature highlights in Apple's iOS 8, OS X Yosemite

Apple unveiled dozens of new features for its upgrade to iOS mobile operating system and the OS10 for computers. What are the highlights? Here's ten of them: 1. Home automation. All those apps for dimming the

10 feature highlights in Apple's iOS 8, OS X Yosemite

Apple Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi speaks during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference at the Moscone West center on Monday in San Francisco.(Photo: Justin Sullivan Getty Images)

SAN FRANCISCO — Apple unveiled dozens of new features for its iOS mobile operating system and OS X for computers.

Here are 10 highlights:

1.Home automation. All those apps for dimming the lights, opening the front door and turning on the stereo will now be accessible from within one new Apple hub on the iPhone and iPad. You'll also be able to use the Siri digital personal assistant to voice your commands.

2. HealthKit. Similar to what Apple is doing in the home, it puts the various apps for tracking calories and steps in one place. And the app can be accessed by your doctor or hospital to track your health.

Federighi demonstrates new photo editing features in iOS8. Light adjustments are completed by simply swiping left to right with your finger. All changes are updated and stored in iCloud, changing immediately on multiple devices. (Photo: Marco Della Cava, USA TODAY)

Apple Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi speaks during the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference at the Moscone West center on Monday in San Francisco. (Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)

Federighi breaks down HomeKit, which can work with locks, lights, cameras, thermostats or other objects. Siri integration allows for commands to control the home, such as turning off lights or closing the garage door. (Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)

Senior Vice President of Software Engineering Craig Federighi discusses Metal, which he says marks a jump in three-dimensional graphics. He says Apple is working with game engine platforms from companies such as Electronic Arts, Crytek and Epic Games. (Photo: Justin Sullivan, Getty Images)